ANNA MARIEA ROSE GAY 1933-2013 Beloved wife and mother, Anna Mariea Rose Gay, returned to her heavenly home on May 25, 2013 after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. Anna Mariea was born in Munich, Germany on December 18, 1933, … Continue reading →

On Friday, May 10th, I spoke with Mom’s hospice nurse on the phone. She very gently told me that all signs are pointing in a direction we’ve most feared. From her symptoms, it looked like kidney failure. To hear that … Continue reading →

On Thursday May 9th, we engaged with Hospice Care. The decision to do so was two-fold, 1) we needed the medical care to be in-home, 2) we needed a guide through what is Mom’s final chapter. The family had several … Continue reading →

Hi family & friends, I’ve uploaded pictures that have been taken over the last few months. What a spectacular woman she is! If you have any photos to add, please email them to me: josiegay@comcast.net. xo

Hi family & friends, Since February, my Mom has been on several adventures. In February, after the news of her treatments not working, her chemo oncologist told her to go and do whatever she wants, for as long as she … Continue reading →

Who wants to write about the prognosis of their hero? Of the most amazing person you have ever known? Not me. I’m sure that is why I have avoided the blog for some time. When I drove my Mom to … Continue reading →

What is genetic testing? Genetic testing is looking at specific genes that are known to increase a person’s lifetime chance of developing cancer. This involves taking a blood sample and examining the DNA to determine if there is a genetic … Continue reading →